Thymes 
We have a Very interesting collection of 
Thymes which you may wish to plant in 
your herb garden for their fragrance. For 
culinary purpo.ses the Kitchen Thyme, the 
Lemon Scented Thymes and the Caraway 
Scented Thyme are most useful, though 
many other varieties may just as well be 
used for flavor and fragrance. Thymes are 
much Used for covering sunny banks, and 
for planting between stepping stones and 
in rock gardens. 
Thyme, Kitchen (Thymus vulgaris) • — 
This is another of the favorite kitchen herbs 
widely used as a flavoring for many kinds 
of dishes. Plants, Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 
for $2.00; Seeds, Per Pkt., 10c. 
Thyme, Lemon Scented — The lemon 
scented Thymes are deliciously scented of 
lemon and may be used as a flavoring for 
drinks. We have three types of Lemon 
Thyme. Green upright; Golden Variegated 
Upright and Creeping Golden. Plants, any 
variety. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Caraway Thyme (Thymus Herba barona) 
With the flavor of carav.^ay, sometimes with 
a touch of anise scent also. - Creeping. 
Plants, Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
T. angustifoiius —Narrow pointed foli¬ 
age, trailing. 
T. argenteus —Probably a silver variegat¬ 
ed form of kitchen Thyme. 
T. azoricus- —Fine mossy foliage, upright 
growth about 2 in. Tender. 
T. croaticus —Vigorous grower, creeping 
stems. 
T. lanicauHs —Vigorous wooly leaved var¬ 
iety, branching trailer. 
T. maculata or nummularis — Shiny 
leaves, showy flowers, no scent. 
T. nitidus —Upright growth, grey leaves, 
citrous odor, tender. 
T. Russian species —Trailing growth with 
close set leave.3. 
T. serpyllum — Mother of Thyme. Trail¬ 
ing, lavender flowers. The following ap¬ 
pear to be variations of T. serpyllum. The 
Thymes are so mixed up that we are not 
at all sure of nomenclature. 
Alhus —Close creeping variety with light 
green foliage, white flowers. 
Aureus —New growth ha.s a light golden 
color. 
Annie Hall— Tiny leaves and pleasing 
pink flowers. 
Coccineus— Dark colored foliage and 
crimson flowers. 
Chamaedrys —Possibly different species. 
Hairy leaves, creeper. 
Lanuginosus —Silvery wooly foliage that 
is very attractive. 
Pulchellus— A hardy carpeting variety 
with hairy leaves. 
Roseus— Bright rose colored flowers. 
PRICES— of any Thymes Each 20c; 3 
for 50c; 12 for $2.00; Per 100 $12.00. 
Culvers Physic (Veronica Virginica)^ — 
The roots of this native plant were used 
as a remedy, and the plant With its long 
spikes of white or lightly tinted flowers in 
midsummer is quite ornamentaL Plants, 
Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum) ■ — ‘ A 
gray-leaved perennial, used as an old home 
remedy, also much grown for use in making 
absinth. Plants, Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 
for $2.00; Seeds Per Pkt. lOc. 
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)—The red 
form is quite ornamental and the leaves 
are used as a medicinal tea. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Special offer for Your Qarden of Herbs 
Something new to show your friends, bet¬ 
ter still new flavors for old dishes to in¬ 
trigue your family and guests, right out of 
your own garden. 
Use them fresh during the summer and 
dry them for winter use. 
Here is the start of an herb garden, easy 
to grow, delightful to use, all for a modest 
cost. 
1 plant each of Tarragon, Thyme, Sage 
and Chives; Burnet, Lovage and Mint, 
strong plants all and valued separately at 
$1.75, the collection of seven plants for 
only $1.35 delivered. ; 
SEEDS OF SEVEN POPULAR 
ANNUAL HERBS 
1 pkt. of seed of each of the following, 
Sweet Basil, Chervil, Dill, Fennel, Sweet 
Marjoram, Curled Parsley, and Summer 
Savory, 7 generous packets separately 
priced at 70c for only 50c, postpaid, or the 
Two Collections, 1 of Plants, 1 of Seeds 
for $1.75. 
